Grey's Echo: The First Spell

fice: An h

dow as two men dressed in black suits covered

isoned by an Underworld Demon, to meeting Judias and then finding out Jonah-Judias' brother- was hired to assassinate the W

the Knight to let out a deep sigh of frustration. He turned on his he

on his head. Instead, he wore a form fitting black suit and tie, his salt-pepper color

hed, "-I told you I

ng Leon tried his hardest to calm himself down but he was on unfamiliar territory

't want t

et at

e with this? If he wanted me dead he wouldn't have given m

s that just came out of his son's m

ias knows him and he's go

does son, he's a Witch. All Witches know Demon

had little hints of rage behind every word, but it was said in a t

you? Are you blind to t

oath to become a Knight, I swore to prote

w his arms up in the air in defe

he's in trouble. As you saw downstairs, that was his brother lying dead on the ground. And he was sent here to kill him by his father. Not to mention a few hours ago, Agatha was

hated to admit it,

who were in trouble. In this case, that was Judias. But King Leon didn't want to hear tha

ed to always see each other as equals and never seek to hate one another because of differences or class...Unfortunately, Judias is a Witch who had decided five Centuries

I am heading back to our Realm to investigate the remains of both Jonah and Agatha. At Noon, I am se

outh to get a word in, his father

sts through the wall but in the Knight's mind, he heard humming. It was a soft hum that he had heard many times whenever he felt his rage get the best of him, he wasn't sure if it was from his child

alcony to find Judias leaning on the railing, sippin

Judias took another sip of coffee and swallowed it. "I didn't know you were royalty." He turned to look at Na

, because that's who I am. The Prince title was never for me. I would rather be front

"According to your father, I'm seen as a threat to your wellbei

speaking in such a low tone because he didn't want to

his neck in embarrassment, "Yo

g away from the balcony. "

in his mind, allowing himself a few seconds to calm down the fire he could f

rowing up, Witches were seen as the enemy. They were killing people of all ages, race, species, bac

avoid any more of the constant stares and the whispers I would hear every time I pass by a group of elderly Magical Beings. It wasn't until I reached

alling in love with Mortals, Warlocks and other Witches, but he had never heard of a Witch falling i

help but wonder how Judias must've been treated when some of the Magical Beings found out he was Gay, strangely Homosexuality isn't accepted in many Magical Cultures; yet o

ve lost centuries ago. To try to remember something I know I forgot...But no one here hates me because I'm a Witch.

u something?"

walked over to the balcony do

ur father wan

would want him dead. "Please, refer to him as Rickasè. That's his name...I don't know to be honest. He was hardly around and

in you with your

away and started a family of his own in a new town...Yet Rickasè was still around whenever he chose...

"May I ask how did you fi

emember was being beaten to death at an alleyway somewhere in the Magic Realm in 1517. I...woke up and I was at Agatha's house. She helped me heal and explained how impo

ed a spell? Or had y

Immortal and I sure as hell didn't plan on it. As I said, I was attacked and that's how I found out

with an iron fist but at the end of the day, The Council of Magi

ollow those rules, they are met with consequences that can either destroy them or

n good health and still with his powers, it was ev

ned his mouth to change the subject but Nathaniel interjected, "I don't wan

d within a second, he let out a laugh as if the Knig

ther was sent here to kill you by your father! Should I put the piece

appen-even participated in a few events. Now I'm not saying I got arrested but I'm not saying I didn't." He giggled and gave Nathaniel a wink in hopes the

ing back to the Magic Realm with me wh

Judias and Nathaniel disappe

I

ewh

eared in the middle of a

on screen located anywhere in the room, just millions of books neatly stacked on a wooden bookshelf decorated involuntarily with cobwebs, a lar

one another unaware of how the

dias asked causing Nathanie

s." The Knight looked around nervous

's House." Ju

as he glanced at the Witch, "

spoke out causing bot

a white Heavenly gown and her grey hair fl

heard of Magical Beings coming back as Ghost

ht of the deceased woman's Ghost before

only given a few minutes to say my peace before I move on, so I need to make this

"Tell him to pick a number and get

ht not be able to. Are you f

the Echoes family, Nathaniel would tell you everything you needed to know in seconds; but when it came to potions and anyt

in disbelief, "How the hell d

as the reason he obtained it. Nathaniel interjected qui

y an Immortal. It strips the victim of their Immortality and po

ped a beat as the news

op so low. But now that I'm dead, you are vulnerable to his attacks especially

tration and he looked at Judias in concern. "This is why

ears ago and I hardly needed to visit here since I became Mortal. It's cloaked from beings of both the Magic and Shadow Realm, so you'll

e exactly?" Judi

ia." She

ed and created by Magical Beings-, playgrounds, museums, schools and parks. The only difference between Midstonia and New Yor

rized and made countless films and tv shows about. In their minds, these Beings were seen as dangerous and scary but that was far from the tru

ns on the table. Now that his father possessed the Imp Potion, it wouldn't

on't do well in new places and not to mention the currency here is Quar

face. "As of last month the currency is Rubies. My father

bbed his forehea

d the word around-helps when you're a Ghost- that you

at her in confu

ted Magical Beings fit into their everyday lives. You took on cases the Mort

r to either men. They knew it was all a part of having their own Realm away from th

n I was in the Mortal Realm, I knew that using my powers for personal gain was wrong. I never exposed who I was to an

r way when it concerns Midstonia. Urban life was never on the list of the Council member

y to stop time and spend a few hours trying to calm himself

new threat

the reasons behind her bringing the Witch and Knight to the Magic Realm,

ispers that...The Box of

news about the 'Box Of Athena'. He had learned about the box as well as the history behind it throughout his time

mind and he glared at the Ghost. "You t

with ease. "The Box was in m

at the confession and they shook

box is dangerous?" Na

." Agatha

you lie about destroying

are upset with me, but destroying the Box of Athena would have shifted the balance of Good and Evil. Athena used that box to pr

tha, "That's right. Okay,

hen replied, "I don't know." Which once again caus

a didn't believe killing would solve anything. So, she decided to create a box and charm it with Magical essence, in that box she placed all the Evil beings she encountered into it.

Evil things could be "fixed". Ironically, she died ten years later

Magic Realm once and for all. Agatha was given the box many centuries ago and was told to destroy it, but she couldn't. Instead, she d

r even cast a spell and that person dies, the effects of the charm or spell becomes

e decided to remain calm and collective. Rage was

egan, "What

box resurfacing. So far there hasn't been much chatter on the e

gree with him. This was a serious matter, one that could potentially des

, when the box resurfaces it will be protected. Now please

nd and a large crystal ba

lp. Some Magical Beings will be reluctant to come to you, so whenever this ball glows

ing, he always enjoyed helping people, which was one of t

help if we aren't at home to see the cry

sized jewelry box appeared on the table. Both

ng from it. It will glow whenever someone is in need and all you

figured out, but it didn't really help ease Judias' mind wh

al expression and he lowered his eyeb

l Beings out there who need my help too. The Mortal Realm is filled with crazy people. People who they a

as evolving and becoming more caring. "I agree with you and I want you to know, that I have

to Mortals. They are an independent and special enterprise who works to protect the wellbeing of Magical Beings. Judias

hing is figured out. As much as you don't want to be here, this is

d glanced over at Agatha, "What will I do

tly. "Do not worry about him. As I said, this apartment is cloaked as well as you bo

u know?" J

s. She smiled at both men and bowed her head. "It is my time to move on. Do not mourn me. Do not be

ht, Agatha's ghost disa

aniel, "What the hell

ha did the things she did, when the crystal ball on the table star

show

first time back in the Magic Realm. A Realm that he had avoided for 50

Echoes

k reading over a few policies that were given to him earlier. Nothing on the paper made an

" A familiar voice stated causing

middle of his of

e dead woman. "Y-You're dead. I know you'r

But I'm not here to haunt you. Trust me, I h

both fear and confusion. "W

are of how

are of how it work

would say you ultimately are. You see when a person cast

in fear and he looked

we put on the Magic Realm

ans they r

ust I that died. You two are still alive. So

fearless he was. "I will find another S

e is recast there is no telling what damages you will cause, unti

e spat angrily. "YOU did this to h

is inevitable. And when it does, I suggest you find somewhere to hide, because your death...w

had heard many times when she ruled the Und

his salt and pepper hair feeling a

n. This meant lying, stealing and killing anyone who jeopardized it al

desk causing glass vials to shatter, papers

asked Valerius as he stood in t

, short shoulder length black hair that was styled in a neat bun on his head, a bla

the tall man. "Do you still hav

d his head. "O

ad the word around. Whoever can bring me the head of the Witch, Judias

ck smoky light, he disappeared from th

awer was a black jewelry box with the inscription "Yours Now, And Yours Forever" on

wedding bands with the inscrip

in more ways than anyone could imagine. It me

e rings and watched as tiny fla

ting wasn't going to please him in

secret he hoped Nathaniel an

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